Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Today we will listen to Questions 32-33 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 32-33to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 32-33:

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Today we will listen to Questions 30-31 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 30-31to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for 30-31:

I printed the information on color paper so they can find this paper quickly and easily. Many students took extra copies home for their family and friends.

Also, please check out the new online video from USCIS "Promise of Freedom"--a twelve minute video presentation on American civics and history. Watch the video online or get the direct download of Promise of Freedom.

Finally, The Pilot Questions have been revised! There are now 142 questions. Questions have been marked for Senior Citizens older that 65 and have been legal permanent residents for more than 20 years.

VOANews: How America WorksThis series explains the role of civil society at the local level, using Montgomery County, Maryland as an example. Each segment in the How America Works series highlights an aspect of civil society and how it contributes to the collective good of the community.

VOA Special English: The Making of a NationEvery Thursday, Special English broadcasts a fifteen-minute program in a series about American history.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Interview-07Today we will listen to our seventh practice interview from Juana Ortega (Las Margaritas, Jalisco, Mexico). These are simple questions are based on the N-400. You can get a pdf. of the Simple Citizenship Interview here.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

July 4th Special!Today's podcast will feature questions related to the Fourth of July, Independence Day, and the Declaration of Independence. We will compare some of the current USCIS 96qs with the Pilot Questions.

Big News: The Pilot Questions have been revised!

1. There are now 142 questions. 2. Two questions were removed related to the minimum wage and battles of the American Revolution. 3. Topical Headings have been added to organize the questions.4. Some of the questions have been rearranged (i.e. They have different numbers). 5. Questions have been marked for Senior Citizens older that 65 and have been legal permanent residents for more than 20 years.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Today we will listen to Questions 28-29 plus M-638 comments. You can download the Class Handout 28-29 to deepen your knowledge of US History and Politics and broaden your English language skills. Look for new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms.

Note the key words--these words will help you remember the questions and answers. The key words for Q28-29: